Obs. rare. [f. as prec. + -ER1.] He who or that which impairs.

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1382.  Wyclif, James, Prol. A falsere, and a distroȝere, or apeirere, of holi scripture.

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1555.  Fardle Facions, II. iii. 123. That time might be founde an appairer of al thinges.

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